for small business

If your fruit packaging facility is small and you only require very basic functionality, try the Small Business Edition of farmsoft PTI software compliance solution. You can setup your fruit packaging solution in as little as half an hour. Use the “do it yourself” tutorials to configure and learn how to operate your fruit packaging solution. Limited support included. This is a very limited version of farmsoft compared to the Enterprise edition. No contracts or obligations.

Produce Traceability Initiative Versus DataBar

Due to the high volume of questions we have received on this matter, this document was created toaddress the differences between the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) and the DataBar.

Produce Traceability Initiative (CASE LEVEL). This is an industry-wide initiative aimed specifically at creating a whole-chain traceability process thatthe industry can use when tracking product up and down the supply chain. The PTI only addresses CASElevel traceability and has no instruction for ITEM level marking at this time. The details of the PTI can be found on the initiative’s website at www.producetraceability.org. A quick summary of the key points for the PTI are as follows:PTI has a specific list of milestones and timelines (see www.producetraceability.org)PTI requires a GTIN for cases and the Lot/Batch #. These are two separate fields.PTI requires the use of the 128 barcode on the case.PTI does NOT require anything at the ITEM levelPTI recommends using a standard case label to address Milestone #4 and #5 (see website)PTI recommends the use of a “Hybrid Pallet Label” to address Milestone #6 (see website)ALL other questions can most likely be answered via the PTI Toolkit that can be found on the PTI website.

DataBar (ITEM LEVEL)Any communication related to the DataBar is unrelated to the PTI. The DataBar is the name of a barcodethat can fit on the same sticker that is used for the PLU on loose/bulk produce (the ITEM level).The DataBar has nothing to do with the CASE.

The DataBar is only used for ITEMS that currently have a PLU sticker affixedThose using the DataBar require the use of a company-specific Company Prefix issued by GS1.Those using the DataBar should not use the generic Company Prefix 033383.The DataBar is a company by company project, and is not an industry-wide initiativeThe 14-digit GTIN used for the DataBar will begin with “00”.

Testimonials and reviews:

FarmSoft support, training, and requests for customization to FarmSoft to fit our company has always been prompt and effective in response.

Mike Garwood, Garwood Orchards

the best farm software we have reviewed in a long time. We think FarmSoft is one of the best farm management software for farming fruit, vegetable, and flowers. Recommended for medium to large sized farming enterprises. Excellent score 9/10.

Brent Jacobsson, Farm Software Review (farm-software.net)

Traceability and reporting has been excellent. Third party auditors have been more than impressed with the traceability.

M. Garwood, Garwood Orchards, IL

...extremely comprehensive suite of modules and features for fruit and vegetable packers and processors. There is something here for every packhouse of small, medium, and large size. Operational control and maintenance of traceability is made very easy using FarmSoft. Perfect score 9.5/10.